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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.02, 1,027.77 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.02, 1,027.77 and 377.41 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.02 : 1,027.77 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.02/1,027.77 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.02x = 1,027.77 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.02x = 387,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,890.68/686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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